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Books for LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out
441 books
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Keeping You a Secret
Julie Anne Peters
Holland Jaegar's senior year takes an unexpected turn when she meets CeCe Goddard and realizes her feelings for her new
Ages 14–18
Aristotle and Dante #1
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Ari is a lonely, angry teen with family secrets, but an unexpected friendship with Dante sparks a transformative summer
Ages 14–18
I Am J
Cris Beam
Feeling misunderstood by his family and rejected by his best friend, J runs away to find a place where he can finally li
Ages 14–18
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky
Introverted Charlie writes letters about the highs and lows of his freshman year as he finds his place among a new group
Ages 14–18
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Malinda Lo
Lily Hu must weigh her family’s safety against her growing feelings for a classmate as 1950s Red Scare politics threaten
Ages 14–18
Rainbow Boys #2
Rainbow High
Alex Sanchez
For teens navigating the emotional hurdles of coming out, choosing a college, and building healthy relationships while f
Ages 14–18
The Prince and the Dressmaker
Jen Wang
Prince Sebastian leads a double life as a Parisian fashion icon while his secret weapon, dressmaker Frances, wonders if
Ages 12–18
Freaks and Revelations
Davida Wills Hurwin
Two lives collide in a moment of violence and meet again years later in an unforgettable true-life journey of survival a
Ages 14–18
Hurricane Child
Kacen Callender
Caroline must brave a literal hurricane and a stalking spirit to find her missing mother on the island of St. Thomas whi
Ages 8–12
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
For middle and high school students exploring the intersection of identity and service, this book traces the evolving ri
Ages 11–18
Being LGBTQ in America
LGBTQ Discrimination in America
Duchess Harris, Kristin Marciniak
Understanding the intersection of Black American culture and LGBTQ identity is essential to grasping the full story of e
Ages 11–18
Red Rocket Readers
Seal on the Loose
Pam Holden
For the teenager navigating the beautiful, complex terrain of first love while discovering who they are and finding wher
Ages 12–18
Sweet Valley Twins #6
Sneaking Out
Francine Pascal
For the teenager navigating the complexities of first love, family secrets, and the search for their place in a world th
Ages 14–18
Sex is a Funny Word: a Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU
Cory Silverberg
For the child asking big questions about bodies and boundaries. This inclusive guide uses comics to explore gender, feel
Ages 8–12
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Christine Baldacchino
Morris loves his tangerine dress, but his classmates say astronauts don't wear them; now he must find the courage to sha
Ages 4–8
Hero
Perry Moore
Thom Creed is a basketball star with a hidden life: he has superpowers and he is gay. Now he must join the very League t
Ages 13–18
Wildthorn
Jane Eagland
Trapped in a Victorian asylum under a false name, Louisa must fight to escape a system designed to silence her and recla
Ages 14–18
Call Me Max
Kyle Lukoff
Max starts his first days of school and begins the brave process of finding the right words to tell his new friends who
Ages 5–8
Got Issues
Are You LGBTQ?
Jeanne Nagle
For the young person beginning to explore their own identity and orientation, this guide offers clear, supportive answer
Ages 10–14
Freak Show
James St. James
Billy Bloom refuses to play by the rules at his new conservative prep school, launching a bold and fabulous protest by r
Ages 14–18
The Little Book of LGBTQ+
Harriet Dyer
For the teenager or ally seeking clear answers about gender, sexuality, and history in a gentle, easy to understand guid
Ages 12–18
Jacob's New Dress
Sarah Hoffman, Ian Hoffman
For the child who expresses themselves through creative clothing and the parents supporting their journey toward authent
Ages 4–7
Always the Almost
Edward Underhill
For the teenager navigating the pressure of high expectations while finding the courage to be their most authentic self
Ages 14–18
LGBTQ
Kelly Huegel Madrone
For the teenager navigating their identity or looking for support. This guide provides clarity on coming out, social iss
Ages 13–18
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